I typically use this journal to share private thoughts and ramblings with my closest mates who still use Live Journal. Should you be interested in becoming a friend, please comment to this entry and introduce yourself and I'll add you to my friends group. I will continue to use this journal for my personal trials and tribulations only.

I like coffee, chocolate, tea and cupcakes.

If you are interested in my work as a graphic designer, you can find my creations in several places:My main website: Avalon Graphics (with a blog HERE)My professional Twitter account: Avalon_GraphicsMy Facebook Fan Page for Avalon Graphics: AvalonGraphics

If you are interested in my occasional fan graphics, you may find them in these public social sites:My tumblr account: cathelms and by searching for the hashtag #cathelmsMy Pinterest boards: cathelmsMy Ao3 account: cathelmsMy personal website: Cathy's Page

I also share a lot of fan stuffs in my personal Twitter account that you may request to follow (no guarantee that I will accept unless I know for certs who you are) currently open to the public: cathelms

A HUGE 'Thank You' to sireesanwar for troubleshooting and updating the code for this layout so the background works properly! I love the design and it is available at layout_lounge in THIS entry if you want it for yourself. I made my own header of course, but the rest of the elements can be found there.

I cannot remember the last time I've written a stand alone fic. I haven't written at all since last fall \0/ I won't go into the whys and whatnot, but writing isn't and never has been an easy endeavor for me. But while sitting in a coffee shop earlier today (with time to kill), this came to me so I pulled out a scrap piece of paper and scribbled it down right then and there before I forgot it all.

When Merlin ended last December, I was overwhelmed with feelings and thought for certs that I would write something...anything...in response to the final two episodes. There is a plethora of material there between Arthur and Merlin, let alone the other principle characters that all met their various ends. I created a bunch of graphics, but the writing bit continued to elude me.

Posting this for myself and no expectations of feedback. It just felt good to write something for once. I had thought I'd completely lost the ability to write at all!( A Mortal ManCollapse )

In other news, had my stitches out today thank the gods. I'm awaiting a call back from my physician as far as my return to morning blood sugar spikes. No doubt hormonal, but hopefully she might have a solution. Rainy day today. A bunch of clients emailing wanting stuff that I really don't have time to do right now nor the inclination. Tomorrow I'll be out due to monthly adjustment at the chiropractor and lunch with a friend. So Thursday and Friday I'll have to bust my arse at work.

"File-sharers, beware: By July 12, major US Internet service providers (ISPs) will voluntarily begin serving as copyright police for the entertainment industry, according to Cary Sherman, chief executive of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The so-called “six-strikes” plan is said to be one of the most effective anti-piracy efforts ever established in the US."

The article goes on to give details. After six notices, internet providers will decide to throttle a person's internet speed, or cut it off altogether. I don't know if they will crack down on torrents only, or if it is up to the internet provider. I get the sense it is up to the internet provider. So some people could get away with downloading non torrents, while others might get their internet service cut off. I urge you to click it and read, as we all know people who download.

No more downloading eps of your favorite shows for vidding, gifs, or fanfiction art. No more downloading screencaps possibly. I'm so sorry my friends. I don't even know if BT Guard will work to protect you, but I would google it if I were you. It is a professional service that supposedly can protect you from the invasive eyes of your internet provider.

Just, my friends, please make each other aware. Please be aware of the date JULY 12TH. Mark your calendar and double check with your internet provider by then. If you start receiving notices of downloaded activity, this is why. And your internet service could be throttled or cut off.

BIG thanks to both my patient husband and deloriage for being models! And Bronwen Harrison of Guesswork for yet another brilliant soundtrack.

I'll be creating a video for Bring It Close next month. Then I'll be caught up with the pirate series trailers. I'm currently working on a trailer for a new client and should have it completed by May 1st. Also, a second trailer for Deborah Cater this month.

And it looks like I'm going to be working with another publisher!!! Zumaya Publications! Yay!!!!

No time for a daily random graphic today *sad face* but I was productive. I hope everyone has a Happy Easter weekend!